SMATO Congratulates Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir, Pledges Commitment to Development in Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Fed Constituency

As Muslims around the world observe the Eid-el-Kabir festival, the member House of Representatives, representing Ogooluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency, Hon. Ojo Sunday Makanjuola Smato has extended warm greetings to Muslims in Oyo state and across Nigeria.

In a Sallah message on Friday, the lawmaker called on the Muslim Ummah to use the festive period for sober reflection, prayers, and the promotion of peace, unity, and tolerance in society.

He emphasized that Eid el-Kabir stands as a symbol of sacrifice, obedience, and total submission to the will of Allah.

Hon. Smato, who is the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Solid Minerals, charged Muslims to use the occasion of the blessed festival to engage in more prayers for the state, Nigeria and all the leaders.

He called on Muslims to emulate the life of Prophet Ibrahim who almost sacrificed his son but was stopped by Allah to use a ram in place of his son, by promoting love and unity including tolerance with the situation the country finds herself in the wake of economic challenges and insecurity.

The Federal lawmaker also stressed that Muslims across the nation and his constituents should live in love, embrace peace and unity for development to thrive, and pledged to carry everyone along in his representation at the National Assembly.

He expressed gratitude to the Muslim Ummah for their unwavering support and prayers, reaffirming his commitment to the development of the federal constituency.

He said: “I want to congratulate my Muslim brothers and sisters in Oyo State and across the world on witnessing the Eid-el-Kabir 2025.

“Eid-el-Kabir is a glorious festival that showcases Muslims’ devotion to God through prayers and sacrifice. I appreciate the Muslim community in Ogooluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency for their unwavering support and prayers for the betterment of our constituency.

“Let us allow love to lead the way, live sacrificial lives, and imbibe the spirit of forgiveness as taught and practised by the Prophet of Allah. We should tolerate one another and stop fanning the embers of hate, violence, and division.

“We should also practice our religion with respect for one another’s beliefs and stand as one to move this country forward. It is my prayer that Allah accepts the sacrifices as an act of Iba’dah.”